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College football playoff season is part sport, part party. The Vrbo Fiesta Bowl’s Fan Fest is leveling up, booking its first national headlining act. Representing both country music and his home state of Arizona is Dierks Bentley. In a statement, the singer said, "It’s always a great time playing in Arizona and there’s nothing like the energy around college football. We’re looking forward to being part of the Fiesta Bowl and will have a blast getting the party started!" The event takes place prior to the January 8th semifinal game at Glendale, Arizona’s State Farm Stadium. In addition, The War & Treaty will be performing the National Anthem prior to kickoff.
Hulu is developing an unnamed series inspired by Miranda Lambert’s music, with Sony Pictures Television teaming up with showrunner Judalina Neira on the project. Described as “‘Big Little Lies’ gone honky-tonk,” the show centers on a complicated friendship as one woman helps the other flee an abusive marriage and attempt a fresh start in a small Texas town filled with secrets. Lambert is slated to be executive producer on the show as she heads into the 68th GRAMMYs with four nominations, including Best Contemporary Country Album for "Postcards from Texas" and Best Country Song as a writer for “A Song to Sing.” Her recent work also earned nominations for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “A Song to Sing” with Chris Stapleton and “Trailblazer” with Reba McEntire and Lainey Wilson.